Average Head teachers and principals Salary in Sheffield
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Sheffield compares
In 2025, head teachers and principalss working in the Yorkshire and The Humber took home a median salary of £82,282 — that's 15.9% above the national average of £70,977. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £82,282 has an effective purchasing power closer to £90,919. The all-jobs average in Sheffield is £31,829. By comparison, head teachers and principalss earn 158.5% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £82,282 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £90,919 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average head teachers and principals salary in Sheffield?
The median head teachers and principals salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Sheffield) is £82,282 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does head teachers and principals pay in Sheffield compare to the UK average?
Head teachers and principals in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 15.9% above the national median of £70,977. This makes the Yorkshire and The Humber one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is head teachers and principals a well-paid job in Sheffield compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Sheffield is £31,829. Head teachers and principals in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £82,282, which is 158.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for head teachers and principalss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Sheffield. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.